For Women

Pelvic health concerns are common throughout all stages of life – from teenage years to post-menopause. Whether you’re preparing for birth, recovering after delivery, or navigating changes later in life, physiotherapy can help you feel stronger, more comfortable, and in control.

Common reasons women seek pelvic physio:

• Bladder leakage or urgency

• Bowel dysfunction or constipation

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Pain during or after sex

• Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle or back pain

• Postnatal recovery and abdominal separation (DRAM)

We use evidence-based assessment and gentle treatments, tailored to your individual needs and goals.

For Men

Pelvic floor concerns in men are often under-recognised but very treatable. Whether it’s related to surgery, injury, or changes over time, you don’t have to just live with it.

Physiotherapy can support men with:

• Bladder urgency or leakage
  (especially after prostate surgery)

• Bowel control issues

• Pelvic or testicular pain

• Erectile dysfunction or pain with intimacy

• Core and pelvic floor retraining after surgery or injury

We offer respectful, personalised care to help you regain comfort, confidence, and control.

Expert physiotherapy for children, addressing pelvic floor concerns and promoting healthy development from early age.

Children's Health Care

Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

Expert physiotherapy for women, addressing pelvic floor concerns during and after pregnancy

Support for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
– Including Pessary Fitting

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the bladder, bowel, uterus, or vaginal walls shift out of their usual position and press into the vaginal space. It’s common—especially after childbirth or during menopause—and can lead to symptoms like heaviness, dragging, bulging, or pressure in the pelvic area.

While prolapse can feel concerning, there are effective, non-surgical treatment options available. One of these is the use of a vaginal pessary.

How Can Physiotherapy Help?

As pelvic health physiotherapists, we can:

• Assess and confirm whether pessary use may be appropriate

• Fit and trial different pessary options

• Teach you how to safely remove, insert, and care for your pessary

• Provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure comfort and effectiveness

• Combine pessary use with pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation for long-term outcomes

Many women find pessaries a helpful alternative or complement to surgery, and they can offer relief from symptoms while allowing you to stay active and comfortable in daily life.

Your care is always guided by your goals and preferences
—and we’ll work with you every step of the way to find the best solution.

What is a Pessary?

A pessary is a small, medical-grade silicone device that is inserted into the vagina to support the pelvic organs and help manage symptoms of prolapse. There are many shapes and sizes available, and the right one for you will depend on your individual anatomy, prolapse type, and lifestyle.

Harshini Mallgee's physiotherapy transformed my recovery journey during pregnancy. Highly recommend for all stages of life!

Emily R.

I felt supported and empowered throughout my postpartum recovery. The care was exceptional and life-changing.

Jane D.

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Location Info

Harshini Mallgee Physiotherapy provides specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy for all ages and genders at various life stages including pregnancy and menopause.

Address

Illawarra Family Medical Centre, Level 1, 338-340 Crown Street,
Wollongong, NSW, 2519

Hours

Mon-Fri 8.00AM to 4.30PM